Every year on November 20, transgender communities and their allies have gather to remember the lives lost to anti-transgender violence the previous year, and to celebrate and support those who survive.

The past year has been the deadliest recorded. At least 24 transgender people were murdered in 2016 in the United States, according to media reports. In 2015, there were 22 reported anti-transgender killings. As is typically the case, most of those killed in 2016 were transgender women of color.

December 20, 2016, Wilton Manors, Florida...It is with an extremely heavy & sad heart that we share that our dear friend, artist and trans community leader, DIANA HEMINGWAY has ended her life this evening.

Our hearts and prayers go out to Diana, and especially to her life partner, LJ WOOLSTON, who really needs all of our love, light & support - now more than ever.

We are proud to have had Diana have her first one woman show of her photography, this past June, as part of UC|CU's TRANSART. Rest in Peace, dear Diana.

Showcasing the Talent, Vision and Possibilities within the transgender & gender non-conforming community, the annual TRANSART Artists Showcase & Conference brings together a collection of talents, individuals & artistic genres to create awareness, nurture aspiring artists and enlighten the general population about the many layers of this community.

Celebrating its 5th successful year, TRANSART is produced by Unity Coalition|Coalición Unida (UC|CU), the First & Only organization for the So. Fla. Latinx|Hispanic|LGBT community - advancing Equality & Fairness -through Education, Leadership and Awareness, since 2002. For 2019, we are bringing TRANSART to Miami's historic LITTLE HAITI neighborhood.

Ample and affordable parking along and adjacent to NE 2nd Avenue, and plenty of transit options as well.

Trans Lifeline: This non-profit, dedicated to the well being of transgender people, runs a crisis hotline staffed by transgender people for transgender people(of all ages).

Equality: Transgender equality advocates, led by Mara Keisling, who provide a powerful, transgender presence in Washington D.C. NCTE is the nation’s leading social justice advocacy organization winning life-saving change for transgender people.

Human Rights Campaign: As the largest national LGBT civil rights organization, HRC envisions an America where LGBT people are ensured of their basic equal rights, and can be open, honest and safe at home, at work and in the community.

The Task Force: The Task Force works to advance full freedom, justice and equality for LGBTQ people.

Straight for Equality: A national outreach and education project created by PFLAG National to empower straight allies who don’t necessarily have a family connection to the LGBT community. Offering resources on how to be an ally to a trans person.

TransLatina Network: Translatina is a network with both a local and national focus, made up of Latina transgender women whose main aim is to promote the healthy development of trans people through the delivery of a wide range of information, promotion, outreach in education and capacity-building, allowing the creation of a safe and productive environment for transgender women.

Gender Proud: Gender Proud’s goal is to elevate transgender justice and equality by telling new and empowering stories about the trans experience. Our global work focuses on empowering marginalized transgender communities around the world to advocate for their own legal rights.

Transgender Law Center: This group works to change law, policy, and attitudes so that all people can live safely, authentically, and free from discrimination regardless of their gender identity or expression.

The Center for Transyouth Health and Development at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles: Promotes healthy futures for trans youth by providing services, research, training and capacity building that is developmentally informed, affirmative, compassionate and holistic for gender non-conforming children and trans youth.

Gender Spectrum: Gender Spectrum helps to create gender sensitive and inclusive environments for all children and teens.

PFLAG National: The nation’s largest family and ally organization, uniting people who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer with families, friends, and allies. PFLAG is committed to advancing equality and full societal affirmation of LGBTQ people through its threefold mission of support, education, and advocacy.

Lambda Legal Transgender Parents Program: Lambda Legal is the oldest and largest national legal organization whose mission is to achieve full recognition of the civil rights of lesbians, gay men, bisexuals, transgender people and those with HIV through impact litigation, education and public policy work.

COLAGE: Kids of Trans Community: COLAGE unites people with LGBT and/or queer parents into a network of peers and supports them as they nurture and empower each other to be skilled, self-confident, and just leaders in our collective communities.

Transforming Family: A Los Angeles-based family support group creating a safe place for children and parents to explore issues of gender identity.

SAFE “T” TRANSGENDER/GENDERNON-CONFORMING GROUP- Every Wednesday from 630pm to 8pm @ SunServe North- Drop-in support group for those who do not conform to gender stereotypes- Limited to Transgender, Transsexual, and Gender-queer persons only.

TRANS MEN SUPPORT GROUP

- 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month from 600 pm to 730 pm @SunServe North- For persons who are transitioning FTM or considering it- For trans-men who want a safe and comfortable place to share concerns

NEED HELP?NESECITA AYUDA?

info@unitycoalition.org

If you are transgender and cannot legally change your name because of a felony conviction, we want to hear from you: aclufl.org/transrightssurvey

HIV HEALTHCARE | Salud VIH

MENTAL HEALTH | Ayuda mental

TRANSART | Showcasing Talent, Vision and Possibilities.TRANSART brings together a collection of talents, individuals & artistic genres to create awareness, nurture aspiring artists and enlighten the general population about the many layers of the transgender community for the first time in So. Florida’s rich cultural history.

Unity Coalition|Coalición Unida's commitment to the Transgender community is not based on funding, opportunity or trend.It is at the core of who we are since 2002, and who our community is.

Our board of Directors, advisors and project directors total 9 Trans & Gender Fluid-identifying individuals That is more than half of our leadership and management - Leaders, decision makers, people of integrity – with direct knowledge of our Trans community and its needs.

-We provide a variety of free programming & services all year for the trans community, including the sponsoring TransArt, the only program of its kind anywhere, bringing art, artists and community leaders, literally from across the globe for the last 5 years.

-Established the TransLives project, which to date has video recorded the testimonials and lives of 50+ Trans individuals, and counting.-Sponsored various job training workshops and healthcare fairs, provided beauty makeovers, product and clothing to nearly a hundred peopleto date.

-We have paid for groceries, utility bills and rent for many in our Trans Community over the years, and will continue to do so as needed.

-Dedicated our whole Miami Beach Gay Pride float for 2017 to the memory of slain Trans persons, and created a memorial exhibit of their images and stories.

-Presented a booth in Pride Ft Lauderdale’s TransVillage.

-Provide free office space to three Trans organizations in South Florida.

We have done ALL of this, not because it has been self-serving or profitable, or even popular with much of our LGB community, but because it is the right thing to do for our community.